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GR-S V-Guitar Space
Powered by GK technology, the GR-S processes your guitar’s strings individually, achieving unique, synth-like modulated sounds that no other stompbox pedal can produce.
Shiny Toy Guns
After building a grassroots following on the internet, avid Roland users Shiny Toy Guns are embarking on a tour that includes some of the biggest music festivals in the world.
GR-D V-Guitar Distortion
The GR-D uses powerful GK technology to process each string independently and produce polyphonic stereo distortion and synth sounds that no other compact pedal can make.
Artists
Sean Murray
Veteran music composer Sean Murray has enjoyed a diverse career in television, film, and video game production, with credits that include the popular TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the worldwide mega-hit game Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Richard Vission
Richard Vission has produced and remixed dance anthems for artists such as Donna Summer, Radiohead, Lady GaGa, Black Eye Peas, Madonna, and many more.
Static Revenger
Dennis White—aka Static Revenger—is a multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and composer who has scored a number of worldwide club hits, including “I Like That” and “Happy People.”
Russell Graham
As a member of the house band for TV juggernaut American Idol, keyboardist and guitarist Russell Graham is perhaps one of the most-heard musicians in the world.
Team Pitbull
Meet the musicians who bring Miami-based rapper Pitbull's dynamic sound alive on stage using an arsenal of Roland keyboards and samplers.
Valdez Brantley
Keyboardist and programmer Valdez Brantley has enjoyed a rich musical career, touring and recording with some of the top names in R&B and hip-hop.
Sky White
An accomplished player with a classical and jazz background, Sky White anchors Foxy Shazam’s powerful sound with the RD-700NX Digital Piano.
Aaron Rossi of Ministry
Building on 10-plus years of touring with a number of heavy acts, Aaron Rossi is now an integral part of the industrial metal giants Ministry.
Jason Freese
Jason Freese is one of the busiest keyboardists in the business, in demand as a session player, touring musician, producer, and composer. How does Roland fit into his mix?
Slash
Slash, best known as the lead guitarist for the legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses, is venturing into film music with Roland's GR-55.
Myron McKinley and the JUPITER-80
Earth, Wind & Fire’s Musical Director takes creative flight with Roland’s flagship synth.
Jetro da Silva
The acclaimed keyboardist and Berklee professor embraces the JUPITER-80.
Charlie Prince
Find out why Charlie counts on Roland gear for top-quality sounds, ease of use, and round-the-clock reliability on the road.
Sean Alexander
Get up close and personal with keyboardist and programmer Sean Alexander, who's currently the synth player with Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block.
Mitch Cohn
As the musical director and bassist for Chris Brown’s F.A.M.E. world tour, Mitch Cohn relies on Roland.
Eric Johnson
One of the greatest guitarists of all time, Eric Johnson, has found an ideal partner in the GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer.
Brittani Washington
Texas native Brittani Washington talks to Roland about her early years as a church performer, working with Beyoncé, and using the Fantom-G on tour.
Kanobby and Far East Movement
Keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Kanobby is the musical director for Far East Movement, anchoring the group’s live sound with Roland synths.
Jeff Loomis
Since winning the Guitar Wars contest in Wisconsin at age 16, Jeff Loomis hasn’t stopped shredding.
Herman Li
It’s a long way from Hong Kong to Hollywood, but DragonForce’s ultra shredder Herman Li survived.
Eugene “Man-Man” Roberts
Eugene “Man-Man” Roberts has affectionately earned the name “Mr. Roland.” Find out why.
Joe “Flip” Wilson
Lady Gaga’s musical director discusses his long and successful career with Roland keyboards.
Robert “Bubby” Lewis
Roland/BOSS power user, Robert “Bubby” Lewis, has played and recorded bass for an “A-List” of music industry powerhouse artists.
Tim Brennan of Dropkick Murphys
Thanks to Roland’s V-Accordion, Tim Brennan no longer struggles with bad stage sound night after night.
Cori Yarckin
See what one of Rolling Stone’s ‘Top 5 Up and Coming Female Artists’ has to say about the V-Studio 100.
John Wackerman & Thomas Lang
Go behind the scenes of the DVD recording session featuring John Wackerman and Thomas Lang recorded at the Drum Channel in Southern California.
Owl City
Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young's home-studio creations are almost exclusively a one-man show. Get the Insider scoop on his home and live setups.
Geared Up: Ke$ha
At the center of Ke$ha’s live sound is her keyboardist, Jennifer Stone, who never expected her musical career to lead her from Nashville to being on stage with one of music’s biggest stars.
Javier Colon
For his new release, Javier breaks away from his urban R&B mold using SONAR. Watch the video.
Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer
Pro players use Roland’s compact shoulder synth on stage with Lady Gaga, Usher, and other top stars
Ben Lovett
Mumford and Sons’ Ben Lovett tells us about the V-Piano® and the FR-7x V-Accordion®, why he loves them, and why they’re perfect live and in the studio.
Hollywood Undead
SONAR X1 Expanded now plays a key role in the life of these road warriors.
Isabella Summers
Isabella Summers of Florence and the Machine invited us to her studio in South London, explaining how she wrote the band’s award-winning record on her best mate, the JUNO-Di synth.
Lady Gaga
Every show on the Monster Ball Tour is propelled by a band that’s as much a part of her live show as Gaga herself. Learn more about the people and equipment that make it happen.
TC (a.k.a. “Spitfire”)
Armed with SONAR X1 and a V-Studio 100, Spitfire brings a lot to the musical table.
Christopher Gorton
Winner of the 2010 Roland U.S. V-Accordion Festival shares his thoughts about competing on the world stage in Italy.
Brendan Buckley
Shakira drummer Brendan Buckley is an international household name among those in the pro session and touring community of drummers.
Derrick Murdock
Learn about the VB-99’s role in Derrick Murdock’s (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Jay Leno Show) live setup.
Gary Willis
Bass virtuoso Gary Willis (Tribal Tech, Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth, and more) shares his enthusiasm for the VB-99.
Darryl Jones
Find out why Darryl Jones (Miles Davis, Sting, Rolling Stones) is extremely excited by the VB-99’s potential to expand his musical voice with the bass.
Jin Akanishi
Catch up with Japanese singer-songwriter and actor Jin Akanishi as he embarks on his first U.S. tour.
Omar Hakim
Keeping an open mind is key to success in the music business. Find out why Omar Hakim’s passion for music and technology keeps him in high demand.
Jon Gutwillig
Jon Gutwillig, guitarist for the jam-band Disco Biscuits, sees the VG-99 as “the beginning of the future for guitar.” Tune in to this BOSS Tone Radio transcript for details.
Rusty Anderson
What’s it like to jam with a Beatle? Rusty Anderson talks shop about sharing the stage with Sir Paul McCartney and working with Elton John, Willie Nelson, and others.
Monster Tour: Monster Players
Charles Haynes and Pete Kuzma discuss Roland® electronic percussion and keyboards on Lady Gaga’s latest tour.
Artemij Pavlov & Sinevibes
If you’ve ever wondered who comes up with some of the sounds for Roland synthesizers, then meet Artemij Pavlov.
Peter Erskine
Grammy® Award-winning drummer, composer and producer talks candidly about USC’s groundbreaking electronic drumlab.
Scott Houston
Roland-sponsored artist Scott Houston has a true passion for making the joy of playing piano accessible to the casual music lover.
Eric Troyer
Eric talks about getting punched by bouncers, working with John Lennon, and why he chose the Roland VP-770.
Hubert Gall
Meet the man behind the accordion in Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ and find out why he relies on Roland.
Myron McKinley
Pianist, producer, and songwriter Myron McKinley, currently musical director with Earth, Wind & Fire, believes the V-Piano gives keyboard players something to call their own.
“Weird Al” Yankovic
With hilarious parodies and polka-laden originals, “Weird Al” Yankovic has gained legions of die-hard fans around the world. Now he’s sporting a Roland V-Accordion.
Hands-On
GR-D V-Guitar Distortion
The GR-D uses powerful GK technology to process each string independently and produce polyphonic stereo distortion and synth sounds that no other compact pedal can make.
GR-S V-Guitar Space
Powered by GK technology, the GR-S processes your guitar’s strings individually, achieving unique, synth-like modulated sounds that no other stompbox pedal can produce.
Electronic Guitar is Now
With the new V-Guitars® from Roland, the guitars of the future are officially here.
Purist Tone, Digital Versatility
Learn more about Roland's newest line of amps which are especially tailored for tone purists.
Beyond Retro
As the JUPITER name suggests, Roland’s new synths are related to one of most iconic synth lines ever created – the genre-defining JUPITER-8.
CM-220 and CM-110 CUBE Monitors
The CM-220 and CM-110 are perfect monitoring solutions for the modern musician.
QUAD-CAPTURE USB Audio Interface
A true, pro-level audio interface that’s perfect for small-scale project studio recording.
R-26 6-Channel Portable Recorder
With two types of stereo mics, XLR ins, multi-channel recording, and more, the R-26 delivers maximum performance in an ultra-compact package.
SPD-SX Sampling Pad
Create, manipulate, and trigger drum and percussion sounds, sound effects, and even complete backing tracks and loops.
Lucina® AX-09: The Ultimate MIDI Controller for Tablet
What keyboard controller does Jordan Rudess use for his iPad music apps?
R-05 WAVE/MP3 Recorder
Capture your inspirations the moment they strike with Roland’s affordable and ultra-portable WAVE/MP3 Recorder.
TD-12KX
Learn more about the younger sibling to the now legendary TD-20S V-Pro® drum set.
V-Combo VR-700
Learn what sets the V-Combo VR-700 apart from other keyboards and why no gigging musician should be without it.
The OCTAPAD® Legend Continues
A quick overview of the SPD-30 Digital Percussion Pad.
RM-700
Learn more about the ultimate “all-in-one” instrument for real-time music-making, music creation, and music education.
TDW-20
Take a closer look at the TDW-20’s enhanced performance features, sound editing capabilities, data storage, and more.
R-09HR
Building on the successful R-09, the R-09HR adds 24-bit/96kHz recording capability along with many functional and ergonomic improvements. Did Edirol manage to make the best even better?
C-30 Digital Harpsichord
Roland’s understanding of the intricacies and tradition of the acoustic harpsichord has resulted in a powerful modern instrument: the C-30 Digital Harpsichord.
Fantom-G
Meet the new members of the Fantom family: the Fantom G6, G7, and G8.
SRX-12
Looking to add some new sounds to your live rig or studio setup? The SRX-12 might make you sound superstitious.
BOSS Legend Series
Fender’s ’59 Bassman and ’65 Deluxe Reverb amps helped define the “Fender Sound.” Now they are available in BOSS Legend Series compact pedals.
R-09
Tune-in with Kurt Hayashi, a skateboard videographer who uses his R-09 to capture audio for video.
CUBE Street
Looking for great-sounding portable amp that you can plug both a guitar and mic into, and that also runs on batteries? Meet the CUBE Street.
AC-90
Take a closer look at Roland’s acoustic-instrument amp—a perfect companion for musicians on the go.
HP-207
Get under the hood of one of Roland’s best acoustic piano alternatives.
SA-300
Explore the possibilities of Roland’s cool and versatile stage amplifier.
PCR-800/-500/-300
Learn the ins and outs of Edirol’s latest PCR MIDI Keyboard Controllers.
Where’s the Beef?
Find out how the Agricultural Research Service is using R-09’s to track the eating patterns of steers.
Fantom-X
Roland's popular Fantom-X series workstations received a major power boost with the free version 2 software, featuring audio track expansion. Ready to record?
TD-12S
The TD-12S V-Drums kit puts the amazing sounds and playability of its big brother into a more compact yet very powerful package. Let’s grab some sticks and check it out.
Micro CUBE
The Micro Cube guitar amp may look like a handbag, but it punches above its weight. It’s so small and light, you can pack it in a suitcase. So we did — and took it to Turkey.
SP-606
There’s a brawl between hardware and software … a struggle to find the portability and dependability of hardware and the flexibility of software. Enter the SP-606!
RD-700SX
With Roland's best piano sounds ever, this RD can easily lay claim to the title of “Best Stage Piano Ever.” Let’s take it out for a few days to see how it performs.
Fantom-Xa
The Fantom-Xa offers flagship features at a friendly price. Let’s take a look at the ins and outs of Roland's most affordable Fantom-X series workstation.
JUNO-D
The JUNO-D holds true to the JUNO legacy of power at a great price, while adding new features such as chord memory, phrase arpeggiation, and a rhythm guide.
BOSS DR-880
The DR-880 goes where no beatbox has gone before by letting you plug in a guitar or bass and jam through its built-in COSM® amp models and effects.
V-Drums History
Roland has become the leading electronic-drum maker on the planet. Here's how the magic happened.
In The News
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Giveaway
Cory Nagatoshi of Torrance, CA, was the big winner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Giveaway, earning an unforgettable three-day experience at the camp in Las Vegas.
BOSS Loop Station World Championship 3: U.S. National Finals
BOSS recently held the U.S. National Finals for the Loop Station World Championship 3, its third-annual search to find the world’s top looping artist.
2012 V-Drums World Championship: U.S. National Finals
The U.S. finals for the 2012 V-Drums® World Championship exposed stellar drumming talent and the power and versatility of Roland drums and percussion to an audience of players, educators, students, and general drumming enthusiasts.
2012 BOSS Loop Station World Championship
Fans packed the popular King Kamehameha Club in Frankfurt, Germany, to witness the second annual BOSS Loop Station World Championship international finals.
Roland and BOSS Gear Honored with Multiple Awards in 2011
We’re extremely honored to be recognized with these industry awards, which represent what we love to do.
2011 Roland Piano Festival U.S. National Finals
Hundreds of piano enthusiasts took part in the multi-tiered festival, including teachers, dealers, and players of all ages.
BOSS Loop Station World Championship 2: U.S. National Finals
Loop artist Angela Sheik earns a spot at the 2011 International Finals.
2011 V-Drums World Championship: U.S. National Finals
Minnesota’s JP Bouvet Named U.S. Champion after nearly four months of exciting drumming competitions.
The 2011 U.S. V-Accordion Festival
Once again, Roland U.S. brought together top accordionists and accordion fans from around the country at its annual V-Accordion® Festival in Orlando, FL.
A Winning Showcase of Organ Talent in Las Vegas
The 2011 Roland Atelier® Organ Festival recently concluded in grand fashion with an exciting National Finals event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Roland Premieres the V-Piano® Grand
Two sold-out concerts usher in a new era in the long history of the piano.
Girl Scouts Rock!
Charlotte Caffey of the Go-Go’s and Disney Star Shelby Spalione take part as Roland and the Girl Scouts kick off a new music initiative for girls.
Notice to Roland U.S. Customers About the Tragedy in Japan
Along with the rest of the world, we here at Roland U.S. are deeply saddened and moved by the recent tragic events in Japan.
The 2011 BOSS Loop Station World Championship
Get a final showdown recap of the first-ever Loop Station World Championship.
The Nation’s Top Drummer Revealed
The search is over—after three exciting months of auditions, competitions, and anticipation, “Go-Go Ray” Pollard from Kansas City, Missouri, was awarded the grand prize at the 2010 Roland U.S. V-Drums® Contest Finals.
Bass Player Magazine R-05 Review
The emergence of high-quality portable digital audio recorders over the last several years has been a major boon to musicians, and Roland’s R-05 one of the grooviest of the big bunch.
3rd Annual V-Accordion Festival
On Saturday, September 18th, Roland Corporation U.S. hosted some of America’s most talented accordionists for the 3rd annual V-Accordion Festival.
Keyz ’n Beats Wrap-Up
Roland joined forces with Musicians Institute and Keyboard Magazine to feature Jordan Rudess, Richard Devine, and other giants in the synthesizer and electronic percussion field. Get the full wrap-up.
And The Winners Are...
On March 13, 2010, Roland held its second annual Atelier Organ Fest “Finals” in Los Angeles. Top organists of all ages and experience levels participated, and winners were crowned in five different divisions.
Archive
Vinnie Colaiuta
Revered by musicians everywhere as arguably the greatest drummer in the world, Vinnie Colaiuta has become a percussive legend in his own lifetime.
Steve Rutledge
On the road with Steve Holy and in the studio, Guitarist/Producer Steve Rutledge uses BOSS pedals to get that country sound.
Billy Duffy Of The Cult
See what Billy has to say about his career, past and present, and his trusty companions, a Roland JC-120 amp and pedalboard filled with BOSS.
Eugene Roberts
With a stack of Roland keyboards in tow, “Mr. Roland,” a.k.a. Eugene Roberts kicks up his feet and talks about life on the road with John Legend, his custom-made Roland sneakers, and more.
Ladytron
Find out how this UK foursome has won over scores of fans and made their mark as pioneers in today’s ever-expanding electronic music scene.
Jamie Muhoberac
You may not know his name, but you’ve probably heard his keyboards. From Bob Dylan to the Goo Goo Dolls, Jamie Muhoberac has been behind the scenes, helping artists fulfill their vision.
Albert Menendez
Roland US spent an afternoon with Albert during Shakira’s recent stop at the Arrowhead Pond Arena in Anaheim, California. Here’s what he had to say about his latest Roland discovery, the Fantom-X.
Eric Daniels & Monte Nueble
Read what Mariah Carey’s talented keyboard team had to say about getting the gig, sharing the keyboard parts onstage, and building their new Roland rigs for the Adventures tour.
Sean Murray
Learn about composer Sean Murray’s behind-the-scenes use of SONAR X1 for the game ‘Call of Duty®: Black Ops.’
Alain Caron
Alain's latest album, 5, features the Roland V-Bass on every song. For the past year, Alain has toured Europe with Mike Stern. Most recently he added a Roland D-Bass amp stack to his stage setup.
Tris Imboden
Proof positive that older can be better, Chicago is tighter than ever. Much of that credit goes to their rock-solid drumming anchor, Tris Imboden.
John Wackerman
Get the inside story on Drum Duets Volume 1, one of the most ambitious and unique recordings in recent drumming history.
Richard Bona
Richard Bona is a master of the bass, with incredible precision and speed. His tools of choice? V-Bass, D-Bass, GR-20, and a BOSS Loop Station.
Bob Story
Denver area guitarist Bob Story has leveraged his skill as a performer, writer, and producer to build and manage OilPan Studio.
Scooter Vineburgh
This longtime drummer and hand percussionist has evolved into a bona fide songwriter and producer thanks to Roland’s HandSonic Percussion Controller.
Freddie Ravel
See this GRAMMY nominated producer, #1 recording artist, and revolutionary speaker in action on a Roland digital piano.
Marcus Johnson
Marcus Johnson has is made quite an impact in the contemporary jazz world and the KR-117M is helping him deliver his music live.
Brian LeBarton & Justin Stanley
Brian LeBarton & Justin Stanley rely on Roland to bring Beck’s genre-crossing Information tour to life.
Kevin Toney
With his unique blend of pop sensibilities and jazz flavor, Kevin Toney has staked his claim as one of the biggest players in contemporary jazz.
VS Planet Radio
An inspiring "workaround" to the corporate broadcast barrier is Internet radio. Of particular relevance to the Roland community is VS-Planet Radio.
Kelly McGuire
“The Roland VS recorders have changed how I work," says engineer/producer Kelly McGuire. "They have elevated my results."
Billy Sheehan
Voted the “Best Rock Bass Player” five times in Guitar Player magazine, Billy Sheehan and his trademark sound and style are legendary.
Herman Jackson
American Idol continues to be the biggest show on primetime TV. Keyboardist Herman Jackson has joined the famous house band for Season 5.
Roger Manning, Jr.
He’s a man of many hats, many talents, and many synths. Roger Manning, Jr. is a top-call keyboardist, songwriter, and a long-time user of Roland gear.
Gil Smith
In L.A., a city packed with red-hot players, only a lucky few are plucked from the pack and dropped into the hot seat. Meet Gil Smith, MD for Faith Evans.
The Killers
From Los Angeles to London, The Killers have sent shockwaves through the music world. See how they're using the SPD-S onstage.
Ming & FS
Hailing from Hell’s Kitchen, Ming & FS know how to cook a track. Many know the NY-based duo for their famous Nissan “Shift” TV commercial.
Evanescence
Evanescence is the Grammy-winning Best New Artist of 2004, a genre-bending tech-rock quintet with a radio-friendly mix of crunch and melody.
Coba
Who says accordion isn’t a rock-star instrument? Coba is a musical hero in Japan, and is steadily increasing his “market share” around the world.
Keith Hillebrandt
Meet the master programmer/remixer who helped sharpen the edge of Nine Inch Nails, U2, David Bowie, P. Diddy, and more.
Mercy Me
It was the song heard ’round the world, the "Song of the Year" with massive crossover radio play. “I Can Only Imagine” put MercyMe on the global map.
Switchfoot
“Letdown” isn’t a word you’d normally associate with a band on top of the charts, but Switchfoot’s Beautiful Letdown CD was beautiful indeed.
HandSonic Summit
Bashiri Johnson, Brad Dutz, Luis Conte, Richie Garcia, and Taku Hirano — five hand-drumming masters who know how to platinum-plate a track.
Monsters of the MV
Armand Van Helden, Jermaine Dupri, and Ahmed Oliver talk about their move to the MV, and how they’re using it to create hit music.
Madonna
Madonna has returned to the road for her 2006 Confessions tour. Wait 'til you see keyboardist Marcus Brown's new all-white Roland rig!
Yes
Yes practically invented prog-rock. Roland met up with the legendary band on the eve of their 35th anniversary world tour.
Orbital
The beloved brothers of synth music have thrown in the towel. Paul and Phil Hartnoll, collectively Orbital, have signed off with The Blue Album.
Lanar “Kern” Brantley
Kern Brantley has been laying down deep-pocketed bass and serving as MD for a cavalcade of top stars, most recently for Destiny’s Child.
Josh Harris
Remixing the Backstreet Boys with a V-Synth XT. Here's how Josh Harris remade their track into a club anthem.
Kumbia Kings
Famous for their blend of cumbia, reggae, R&B, pop, & hip-hop, the Kumbia Kings are attracting audiences young and old.
Hot Hot Heat
With a wiry, compact frame and unruly mop of hair that rivals Sideshow Bob, Hot Hot Heat frontman Steve Bays is hard to miss.
Forrest Robinson
Forrest Robinson has thrown down megawatt funk with TLC, and soulful pop with India Arie. Now he’s V-Drumming for Japanese superstar Utada Hikaru.
Monte Neuble
With Mariah Carey at Live 8, Monte Neuble and his Fantom-X were seen by billions of viewers. He's also toured with Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg, and more.
Kevin Adams
On tour with country star Lee Ann Womack, Kevin Adams makes the magic happen with a sole RD-700sx.
BT
The V-Synth takes flight with BT, the pioneering electronic-music producer, film composer, and solo recording artist.
Matmos
For every talented musician who’s dreamed of being discovered, we present Matmos. Their encounter with Björk is a story for the ages.
Suzanne Ciani
An icon of electronic music, Suzanne Ciani has blanketed the world with her rich, flowing compositions for over three decades.
Paul Mirkovich
As musical director and keyboardist for the RockStar INXS house band, Paul Mirkovich and his all-Roland synth rig made it look like cake.
RZA
Armed with an MV-8000, RZA has become the ninja master of slice-and-dice sampling. Film directors are fighting to get a piece of it.
David Crowder Band
At the leading edge of the new CCM generation is the David Crowder Band from Waco, Texas, recent winner of three Dove Awards.
Lincoln Brewster
He’s one of Christian Music’s most inspiring new-generation talents, but Lincoln Brewster’s rise to global recognition began in the pop mainstream over a decade ago.
Scott Henderson
Drawing from his blues and jazz roots while maintaining an unmistakable rock edge, Scott Henderson fuses a style all his own. Find out which BOSS products help Scott get his unmistakable sound.
Solarcade
Using a VS-2400CD and BR-1600CD, this LA-based band has created a sound that is totally their own. Find out how they created a sound that is getting some serious attention.
Michael Ward
Guitarist for the Wallflowers, John Hiatt, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and School of Fish talks shop about gear, tuning, and big stages.
David Benoit
Bringing a diverse musical background to modern technology with Roland’s KR-Series digital grand pianos.
Ricky Dee
Find out how this emerging singer-songwriter has become widely respected as one of country music’s hottest new acts.
Collective Soul
Collective Soul has enjoyed over a decade of success and Roland and BOSS products have been right there with them.
George “Spanky” McCurdy
Drummer George “Spanky” McCurdy is currently on tour with Diddy and Snoop and is using V-Drums as a central part of his rig.
Porcupine Tree
Psychedelic. Experimental. Progressive. Roland and BOSS gear help Porcupine Tree explore the edges of modern music.
Will Ray
Unorthodox B-bendering, ring slides, and BOSS. Find out how this Hellecaster sculpts his unique sound.
Marc Yu
He started piano lessons at age 3, and has gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the U.S. See this piano prodigy in action on the KR-117M.
Shiny Toy Guns
After building a grassroots following on the internet, avid Roland users Shiny Toy Guns are embarking on a tour that includes some of the biggest music festivals in the world.
Todd Hunter
His eclectic musical background and unique jazz sound, have made this San Diego-born jazz pianist a “seasoned road warrior” with artists such as Brian Setzer and Dionne Warwick.
Daniel Powter
Daniel Powter writes catchy pop tunes and Roland instruments are part of his process. Learn how Roland digital pianos helped him have a bad day.
Carlos Lopez
From rock, pop, R&B, and soul to Latin, swing, jazz, and beyond, Carlos and his bandmates keep the stars dancing.
Eugene Roberts
On tour with Kanye West, keyboardist and programmer Eugene Roberts relies on Roland and BOSS to create a larger-than-life sound and stage show.
Taku Hirano
When he’s touring with top notch acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, or Lionel Richie, percussionist Taku Hirano reaches for Roland.
Jan Stevens
Find out how this Emmy-nominated composer and multi-instrumentalist uses Roland instruments to create a unique musical personality for some of TV’s top-rated shows.
Kevin Ricard
Whether he’s recording with Christina Aguliera, Kenny Loggins, and others, or groovin’ on American Idol, percussionist Kevin Ricard turns to Roland to get the job done.
Brian Culbertson
Chicago-native Brian Culbertson has emerged as one of the brightest stars of contemporary jazz. Learn more about Brian and see him in action with Roland.
Asia
The original lineup of iconic ’80s band Asia is back — in top form — and rocking as hard as ever.
John Oates & Jed Leiber
John Oates, half of the best-selling duo Hall & Oates, along with co-writer, producer, and keyboard player Jed Leiber leaned on Roland to create Oates’ forthcoming solo release “1,000 Miles of Life.”
Adrian Belew
As one of the first guitarists to embrace guitar synthesis in the early ’80s with Roland’s GR-300, Adrian Belew has taken guitar tone to the moon and back with Roland. Find out what he’s doing these days with the VG-99.
Ladytron
Ladytron reveals secrets for translating the excitement and mood of studio productions to the stage.
Lisa Harriton
Find out how this respected jazz pianist and singer uses Roland keyboards to amp up Smashing Pumpkins’ sound.
Frank Gambale
Look inside the mind of a true musical innovator and at the BOSS gear that plays an integral part in this “Sweep Picker’s” music.
Jetro da Silva
While collaborating with artists such as Whitney Houston, Jamie Fox, Patti Labelle, and others, Jetro da Silva has found the best combination of touch and sound in Roland’s flagship RD-700GX.
Doug DeAngelis
There is one constant in this successful composer, keyboard player, music director, and improviser’s history: Roland keyboards.
George Duke
With more than 30 years and dozens of albums under his belt, George is still touring and entertaining audiences. Find out more about this living legend.
MV-8000
The MV-8000 is unstoppable, as Roland has announced yet another free software upgrade for it. Let's explore these and other great features onboard this powerful machine.